đậu ván
Definition
- Noun:
- Hyacinth bean: A type of climbing legume plant (Lablab purpureus) cultivated for its edible beans, pods, and sometimes leaves. The plant is also known for its vigorous growth and purple or white flowers.
- The seed or pod of this plant: Used as a vegetable in cooking.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bà tôi thường trồng đậu ván leo trên giàn. (My grandmother often grows hyacinth beans to climb on a trellis.)
- Canh đậu ván nấu với tôm rất ngon. (Soup made with hyacinth beans and shrimp is delicious.)
- Hạt đậu ván có thể phơi khô để dự trữ. (Hyacinth bean seeds can be dried for storage.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "đậu ván" is primarily used in a botanical and culinary context. In scientific or international contexts, it may be referred to by its species name or common names like "lablab bean" or "bonavist bean."
Variants and Related Words
- Đậu ván trắng: White-flowered or white-seeded variety of hyacinth bean.
- Đậu ván tím: Purple-flowered or purple-podded variety of hyacinth bean.
- Cây đậu ván: The hyacinth bean plant.
Synonyms
- Lablab bean: Another common English name.
- Bonavist bean: An alternative English name.
- Egyptian bean: A name sometimes used, referencing the "dolique d'Egypte" from the source.
Notes on Usage
- "Đậu ván" is a specific noun and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs. Its usage is literal, referring to the plant or its edible products.
- It is important to distinguish "đậu ván" from other types of beans, such as "đậu xanh" (mung bean) or "đậu đen" (black bean).